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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.46, 36,823.35 and 15,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.46, 36,823.35 and 15,159.36 is: 22,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.46 : 36,823.35 = 15,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.46/36,823.35 = 15,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.46x = 36,823.35 × 15,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.46x = 558,218,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,218,419.06/24,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,772.84

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